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Peter Hess
Peter Hess
Peter Hess recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he received his B.A. in environmental studies. Originally a student of British and American literature, his sense of social responsibility pulled him in a different direction. Peter aspires to harness the power of the written word to explore important issues of human and environmental health, such as fracking and biosolids. In his free time, he likes to propagate houseplants and make curries.
Peter Hess • June 6, 2016
Natural gas may be delaying the arrival of clean energy
Peter Hess • April 26, 2016
Tardigrades are nearly indestructible creatures that live everywhere
Peter Hess • March 14, 2016
When it comes to pie, it’s all about ratios
Peter Hess • February 29, 2016
With Carl Zimmer and Zhiheng Pei
Peter Hess • February 29, 2016
Her test has a sophisticated design, but isn't ready for production
Peter Hess • February 14, 2016
Fast, portable DNA tests are a powerful new tool for fighting disease — and more
Peter Hess • January 31, 2016
One food researcher’s mission to educate the public
Peter Hess • January 24, 2016
Critics argue that CISA is more about surveillance than security
Peter Hess • January 9, 2016
As wearable technologies become more fashionable, security issues are on the back burner
Peter Hess • September 28, 2015
Toxin researcher mines snake DNA for potential medicines